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The nurse is caring for an infant immediately after a pyloromyotomy surgery has been performed to treat pyloric stenosis. The infant's parents are understandably anxious about their child.
 
  Given the situation, what is the most appropriate way for the nurse to position the infant during the anesthesia recovery period? The nurse should:
  A) allow the parents to hold him.
  B) place the infant on his back.
  C) lay the infant on his stomach.
  D) support him and place him on his side.

Question 2

The nurse is talking with the parents of a newborn who is being discharged following an uneventful delivery.
 
  The parents express their excitement about going home but have concerns about what they need to do to help their 2 year old adjust to the new baby. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate for the nurse to offer these parents?
  A) You should plan some time for the secondary caregiver to focus on the toddler while the primary caregiver focuses on the infant.
  B) You should plan some time for the primary caregiver to focus on the toddler while the secondary caregiver focuses on the infant.
  C) It would be good to have a grandparent or another special adult in the child's life take the toddler on an errand or a special visit.
  D) It would be helpful to move the toddler to a new bedroom with a grown-up bed.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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